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Category: Digital TV Conversion

  • Digital TV Conversion Update

    Talk about history!  Well I found this missing blog too….enjoy! +++ As you all know by now, the new date for the switch to digital TV is June 12, 2009. At that time, all old TV’s now using an antenna will lose their signal. To try to help, the Tracy VirtualOffice is offering free hands-on…

  • Comcast Buys NBC

    Interesting development this morning as Comcast purchased NBC Universal from General Electric. The technology mergers continue.  In recent weeks we have seen the marriages of Tandberg and Cisco, Logitech and Lifesize, and now Comcast and NBC.  Very interesting times… A NY Times article says: “Almost immediately, the transaction reshapes the nation’s entertainment industry, giving a…

  • Digital TV Conversion Delayed

    According to this CNN article, it appears that the digital TV conversion has been delayed until June 12, 2009. Check out my Blog entries on this topic, especially the installation of a converter box on a very old TV (with twin antenna inputs) and a newer TV with a coax antenna input.   There are…

  • Digital TV Conversion Feb 2009

    Assuming the change does not get delayed (see this NY Times article), in about a month, the analog TV signal from TV stations will be turned off.   If you have an old TV connected to an outside antenna or rabbit ears, you will need to make some changes to prepare for the change.  I…

  • Digital TV Converter Installation

    Digital TV Converter Installation

    Prologue It is Halloween and I have set up my candy delivery station in the driveway. The station includes pumpkins, our dog dressed up in his Halloween costume, several well placed boxes to be used as tables, blankets, several layers of clothing, and, most importantly, my 30 year old TV so I can watch TV…

  • Digital TV Conversion Coupon

    I applied for my Digital TV conversion coupon in Jan 2008. I received it yesterday, April 8, 2008. The point here is: It would be good to read my other blogs on Digital TV conversion and order your coupon as soon as possible. With the coupon comes a list of stores in the area you…

  • Best Buy Prepares for Digital TV Conversion

    YeOldeTechy received an email today from Best Buy. They are preparing for the conversion of television to digital in the following ways: +++ -Beginning in early 2006, Best Buy began providing consumers with in-store and online information about the DTV broadcast transition including brochures and a dedicated page at BestBuy.com/DTV. -In October 2007, Best Buy…

  • Television Broadcasting Changing to Digital

      For all the latest blog articles related to this subject click here. Before you read…here is an NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) YouTube snippet explaining very nicely what this switch to digital means.   If you have an antenna on the roof, or use rabbit ears, and have an old television, February 17, 2009…

  • Digital TV Conversion, Part 2

    For all articles related to this subject click here.  See my Blog detailing the installation of a converter on two TV’s (one really old) here.   As I have previously written, on February 17, 2009, those of us who have older TV’s and use a roof top antenna or rabbit ears to receive our television…

  • Digital TV Conversion

    +++++ UPDATE June 2023: A History Lesson! Enjoy. 🙂 June 2023: Apparently coupons were available to help you move to digital. I do not remember that: You can apply for one or more $40 converter box coupon(s) at this. Or you can call: 1-888-388-2009. Do it soon. There is a limited amount of money for…